2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · PL16 XMA
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 64,913 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL16 XMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 64,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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PL16 XMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc (PL16 XMA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL16 XMA Mileage History
- 02/08/202449,857 mi
- 28/08/202557,186 mi+7,329 mi
- 28/08/202557,187 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202664,904 mi+7,717 mi
- 27/08/202664,913 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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